2026 Mind Sports Olympiad London Rapid and Blitz
Sat 22 Aug · 12:00
Mercure London Suite Conference Centre
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Scheduled for Saturday August 22nd at Mercure London Suite Conference Centre in London, this event under the 2026 Mind Sports Olympiad features a Rapid and Blitz competition organized alongside Elite Chess Events.
Organised under the 2026 Mind Sports Olympiad in partnership with Elite Chess Events.
Saturday, 22nd August
Rapid
Round 1: 11:00, Round 2: 12:15, Round 3: 13:30, Round 4: 14:45, Round 5: 16:00
Saturday Blitz
Round 1: 18:00
For rounds 2-11, as soon as possible upon completion of the previous round. Total time expected to take around 3 and a half hours to complete. Finished around 21:30.
Sunday, 23rd August
Rapid
Round 6: 10:30, Round 7: 11:45, Round 8: 13:00, Round 9: 14:15, Round 10: 15:30
Prize Giving: Shortly after conclusion of round 10.
Sunday Blitz
Round 1: 18:00
For rounds 2-11, as soon as possible upon completion of the previous round. Total time expected to take around 3 and a half hours to complete. Finished around 21:30.
Online entry: https://form.jotform.com/261047348658364
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Frequently asked questions
2026 Mind Sports Olympiad London Rapid and Blitz takes place on Saturday, 22 August 2026 at 12:00. The event runs until Sunday, 23 August 2026.
2026 Mind Sports Olympiad London Rapid and Blitz is held at Mercure London Suite Conference Centre in London (47 Lillie Road, London, SW6 1UD).
Tickets for 2026 Mind Sports Olympiad London Rapid and Blitz can be booked via englishchess.org.uk using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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2026 Mind Sports Olympiad London Rapid and Blitz
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Scheduled for Saturday August 22nd at Mercure London Suite Conference Centre in London, this event under the 2026 Mind Sports Olympiad features a Rapid and Blitz competition organized alongside Elite Chess Events.
This summary was automatically generated from event data sourced from official ticketing providers.
Organiser’s full description
Organised under the 2026 Mind Sports Olympiad in partnership with Elite Chess Events.
Saturday, 22nd August
Rapid
Round 1: 11:00, Round 2: 12:15, Round 3: 13:30, Round 4: 14:45, Round 5: 16:00
Saturday Blitz
Round 1: 18:00
For rounds 2-11, as soon as possible upon completion of the previous round. Total time expected to take around 3 and a half hours to complete. Finished around 21:30.
Sunday, 23rd August
Rapid
Round 6: 10:30, Round 7: 11:45, Round 8: 13:00, Round 9: 14:15, Round 10: 15:30
Prize Giving: Shortly after conclusion of round 10.
Sunday Blitz
Round 1: 18:00
For rounds 2-11, as soon as possible upon completion of the previous round. Total time expected to take around 3 and a half hours to complete. Finished around 21:30.
Online entry: https://form.jotform.com/261047348658364
Description supplied by the event organiser.
❓ Frequently asked questions
When is 2026 Mind Sports Olympiad London Rapid and Blitz?
2026 Mind Sports Olympiad London Rapid and Blitz takes place on Saturday, 22 August 2026 at 12:00. The event runs until Sunday, 23 August 2026.
Where is 2026 Mind Sports Olympiad London Rapid and Blitz taking place?
2026 Mind Sports Olympiad London Rapid and Blitz is held at Mercure London Suite Conference Centre in London (47 Lillie Road, London, SW6 1UD).
How do I get tickets for 2026 Mind Sports Olympiad London Rapid and Blitz?
Tickets for 2026 Mind Sports Olympiad London Rapid and Blitz can be booked via englishchess.org.uk using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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